“This recurring disaster is a national shame and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership and policy implementation at the highest levels,” Mr Obi said.
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“How long must Nigerians endure a system that fails to provide one of the critical necessities for a productive society?” Mr Obi said. Secondly, he said Egypt, the second largest economy with a GDP of about $350 billion and half of Nigeria’s population, generates and distributes over 40,000 megawatts.
He said this disparity in power generation is a reflection of the deep-rooted governance deficit that continues to hold back our growth and potential.On Tuesday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria , in a statement by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the national grid experienced a partial disturbance on Monday, 14th October 2024, at about 6:48 p.m. and noted that efforts to fully recover the grid are still ongoing.
“The partial disturbance did not affect the Ibom Gas generating station, which was islanded from the grid yesterday and continued to supply areas in the South Southern part of the country such as Eket, Ekim, Uyo, and Itu 132kV transmission Substations during the period. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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